Nutrition Services Assistant

Orting; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, vision

retirement

life insurance

long-term disability

employee assistance program

Job summary

Orting School District in Washington state seeks a Food Service Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and meal service for students. You will help with meal preparation, cleanliness, inventory, and records while ensuring food safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a current food handlers card, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Work hours are 6.50 per day, 180 days, 5:30 am–12:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous school food service experience in quantity cooking preferred.
• Possess a current food handlers card.
• May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates daily school kitchen operations to support food service.
• Preps ingredients, cleans, chops, cooks, defrosts, restocks for weekly menu.
• Maintains production details, temperature logs, inventory, and cash reports.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Labels and dates items using FIFO for proper storage.
• Handles kitchen laundry, takes out trash, maintains cleanliness of equipment.
• Monitors daily produce inventory and orders as needed to meet demand.
• Works as cashier and processes customer transactions as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Cash handling / cash register

Relate to students, staff and parents

Operate computers and copiers

Reading, writing, math, and technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

School food service experience (quantity cooking) preferred

Tools

Cash register

Computers

Copiers

Job description

For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 11/02/2026.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT: Assist in preparing and serving meals, clean up, and related food service duties as required.

General Expectations

• Understand and support the educational environment and the District's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior while fostering and maintaining strong and productive relationships with District employees, community members, and identified stakeholders.
• Participate in professional growth activities and reflect and respond to suggestions for professional improvement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

• Performs daily operations in a school kitchen, which includes various tasks to support smooth and efficient site-based food service.
• Organizes and oversees site-based food preparation, including prepping ingredients for menu items (e.g., cleaning, chopping, cooking, defrosting, setting up carts, restocking), and ensures familiarity with the upcoming week's menu to effectively complete Friday prep tasks.
• Maintains accurate records such as production details, temperature logs, inventory, and cash handling report to ensure compliance with food safety and recordkeeping standards.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains kitchen utensils, equipment, and dishes to meet health and safety standards.
• Labels and dates items using the "first in, first out" method for proper refrigerator and freezer storage.
• Handles kitchen laundry, removes trash, and maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment (e.g., descaling equipment, sanitizing hot holding wells).
• Monitor daily inventory levels of fresh produce, ensuring adequate stock by ordering adequate quantities to meet customer needs.
• Works as a cashier in a school kitchen and/or snack bar, as needed, including verifying customer identity, accurately processing customer transactions (credit and cash), and providing accurate change.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lb.).

Experience in handling money and operating a cash register preferred.

Ability to stoop and climb as necessary.

Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.

Ability to operate computers and copiers.

Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math, and technology assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous school food service experience in quantity cooking preferred.

Required Licenses/Special Requirements

Possess a current food handlers card.

May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver's license.

Terms Of Employment

Work Year: 180 days, regular school year (plus paid holidays that fall within the school year)

Paid Hours: 6.50 hours per day, Monday - Friday

Schedule: 5:30 am - 12:30pm (includes a 30-minute duty free lunch) Hours may be adjusted to coordinate with students' lunches

Salary: 2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule A ($22.33 - $26.53 DOE)

REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition Services

Work Environment

Job duties involve sitting, walking, standing, stooping, crouching and climbing. May be exposed to high noise levels. May be required to deal with distraught students. Work is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program
• Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.
• Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses.

Orting School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Disability, Marital Status, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination And Their Offices Are Located At 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator

Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources

360-893-6500, ext. 4028

[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator

Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services

360-893-6500, ext. 4027

[e-mail]

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.